The new Special Edition Tiggo 7 Pro is the cheapest medium sized SUV available, now under $30000 driveaway. Good value with a lot of features for the price. Reviews suggest interior space is better than a CX-5.
It's not the best car but it's a good cheap option for situations such as new or expanding families.
7 year warranty and capped price servicing. Up to 7 years roadside assistance if serviced at a Chery dealership.
Name was copied from VW Tiguan (Tig).
Chery also literally took the V out and replaced it with an R. Chevy to Chery.
That would be $4000 more expensive for the SE+ variant.
What's the difference between this SE model and the regular model they had previously?
One year
well they decontented it
you lose the power tailgate (who cares)
cargo blind (which is wild as you cant cover up your luggage, not that I've ever done that)
2 tone roof (who cares)
power folding mirrors (again wild.. they dont put in motors, you have to hand slap them close!)
360 camera (ok this is a big one since they dont have to put in all the body cams but do you need it???)
I do think that the upgrades from Chery are worthwhile, but use a Car Buyers Agent style thing like what Car Sauce has through their website.
They help squeeze a good deal out of the dealers.
On the best model and help you get more for your money.
The 360 Camera is surprisingly useful.
I guess the way to look at these vehicles is that by the end of the warranty it probably only worth 10 /20% of what you paid for it or sell it for scrap value .
Looking forward to 7 year old SUVs for $6k. Let OzBargain know when you find one.
Let OzBargain know when you find one
Set your alarm for 2032…
https://cherymotor.com.au/sites/default/files/2025-01/139_24…
Page 3, urban fuel consumption of 9.3L / 100KM, from a 4 cyl turbo engine?
That's their number, so figure will most likely be higher.
That's pretty woeful from something that slow .
thing is its 1.5 ton
if you need a turbo 1.6 to push it then you will blow away petrol
its also 0-100 in 9.5 which is pretty much about what you expect from a family suv like this
its going to be more like 10+ lt per 100km unless you are hwy mainly.
Everyone complains they are cheap, even if you have a brand new car and throw it out in 7 years, that's $4,800 per year. Which is a LOT cheaper than buying a $80k car and sell it in 7 years when it's worth $$30k or leas
Thats some F'ed up maths there. Comparing Chery to an $80k car. Why don't you compare it with say a $35k-40k Toyota? In 7 years time that Toyota is probably still worth $20k..
In 7 years time that Toyota is probably still worth $20k..
No probably about it. Plenty of 7 year old Camry Hybrids for $20k which is a depreciation of only about $2k/year.
What Toyota are you comparing this to? If you want to be realistic you need to be comparing it to lets say a 45k rav 4…Either way you are still paying 15k or so for the badge on the Toyota. What are you saying the chery is worth at that 7 years?
Which is a LOT cheaper
Pissing in a bottle and drinking it is cheaper than a bottle of Scotch. What was your point?
Literally, you can use it as a one time use disposable vehicle at 7 years.
But what you seem to fail to see, is that the features on these cars, are what other cars have in their top of the range models for $120k+
In 7 years, those $120k+ cars would of lost at least $50k in depreciation. Still more than the purchase price of these cars.
Some people argue that ICE cars will start to be in a difficult position in 5 to 10 years. By then petrol stations will start to become scarcer, as will mechanics and the ICE supply chain will start to collapse.
More likely by then the social license to drive ICE will be go away. You will be social leper in some circles.
in australia?
the home of the hilux ranger and ram1500 and 3.5 ton jaycos
you are kidding
You will be social leper in some circles.
Not sure what circles you hold hands in, but sounds like not the type of circle most people would want to be in.
Keep drinking the Kool Aid 😂
Yeah…. but it's a Chery… I mean, some Chinese cars I would consider… but Chery? I guess it's a good price?
There are only 2 Chinese very present in Australia - Haval and Chery.
I’d only consider those who have dealerships. Some of them have a very low presence, making an exit pretty pain free for them. A few of those entering the market here will probably go bankrupt.
BYD? SAIC? (MG? LDV?) Geely? (Volvo?) are these brands not “very present” here?
Zeekr and Xpeng are on the way. GAC is supposed to be on the way as well.
I am waiting for Pro Ultra Plus SE Ghia
That's the 2024 model. 2025 is all about the slim air model.
I guess if you need something for 5-10 years. Don't think resell will be that great.
Following John Cadogan, he generally advises Japanese and South Korean vehicles. However he has been relenting a bit on MG but does write if you got a bit more money go Korean or Japanese.
Don't buy it! It is Chinese!
Get something that is more time in the market, like Peugeot or Renault.
Irony turned off
don't get something that could turn out to be crap, get something that's been around for 30 years that's reliably known for being crap and twice as expensive
Exactly, at least they are craping around for longer 😂
Nissan?
problem is that if you buy an xtrail crv outlander or whatever its $10k more AT LEAST and you may not get a similar level of spec
in this kind of thing its up to you if you can come up with the $10k
i mean people here seem to have no issue asking people to come up with it…
7 year unlimited KM warranty, 7 year cap price service, 7 year roadside assist on Tiggo8 Pro Max for free.
Need one more - 7 Seats
tough crowd - can't be too expensive or too cheap, even if it was free I'm sure we'll have lots up in arms.. I can almost see the headlines
yeah i mean most $$ from chinese products filter back to their Government obviously, but Chery is state owned… hard pass on funneling $$ direct to their government, stick to trusted brands
wgat makes it special ed
Wish they'd do a 7 seater at this price
Or a 14 seater for that matter.
Why stop there, should make a Bus7 Pro SE at this price point with 28 seats.
How about 32 seats? Imaging that? For 29k.
Someone I know got the cherry tiggo pro 4 new.
And it's very good honestly. the tech in car is lot better than any other manufacturer in similar price point, (e.g. the 360* camera, lane assist etc).
they are loving that car. And honestly I'm also happy for them cause they didn't waste $40K on some arrogant Toyota (which is clearly out of range of most buyers in Australia).
As far as tiggo 7 goes IDK, personally think tiggo pro 4 is better choice also because of only U91 needed in it as per website (BUT IDK why the owner's manual there says U95 too?).
And for those saying Cherry/Haval etc cheaper chinese cars are destroying car market, then my reply to that is that they are saving and helping so many Aussie people who don't have 6 figure salaries, or are millionaires etc.
I just wish that cherry now comes out with a tow bar for these tiggo's also
Imagine buying a depreciating asset like a car and solely think about its resale value after 5 years lmao
depreciation
only matters to those who keep changing cars often, NOT that big of a deal to those who buy car for using it until it dies.
anyway since you talked about it,
here's some scenario,
Cherry Tiggo pro 4 ultimate model Ultimate (top model) costed them - $25,400 [ RED COLOR FREE, special 360* camera, WARRANTY OF 7 yrs ]
Similar car CX-3 from mazda i guess
MAZDA CX-3 ( I assume Pure - Evolve model $33K-$35K because of trying to match features ) + $600 for colour. So that's like $8K-$10.5K difference at start. [WARRANTY OF 5 yrs only]
assuming you are keeping car for 7 years (aka full warranty of cherry tiggo pro 4),
*Interest on saved $9K as estimate if bought tiggo instead of other expensive branded stuff at roughly 4% rate ~ initial 9K plus interest for 7 years ($11,843.39 total with $2843.39 extra in pocket).
selling cost after 7 years
Mazda cx 3 ~ assuming around $15K-$17K (at best case, out of warranty by 2 yrs also)
Cherry Tiggo pro 4 ~ assuming it'd be around about half original cost like mazda, but a bit lower as extra margin, so $11K-$13K (at best case, barely just out of warranty). + Add the extra interest saved from saving money instead of spending it, ($2843.39) - $14K-$16K (at best).
so now you tell me barely like may be $1K-$2K extra on return value after selling everything, vs spending an extra $8K-10K at start. what makes sense. even if you lower the return value tiggo by another $2K or so, it will still be better overall, and gives an extra peace of mind for 7 yrs warranty, and better inbuilt car tech.
NOT that big of a deal to those who buy car for using it until it dies
How many people do you know do this with new cars? I know of zero.
Interest on
I pay cash so not a problem, because I'm not paying the full amount in cash, I'm only paying the difference between trade-in and next car
plus interest for 7 years
And if I did get finance it would be 2-3 years not 7. I know of no-one who does this either.
Cherry Tiggo pro 4 ~ assuming it'd be around about half original cost like mazda
And this is where the argument falls over. Resale on old Chinese cars is nothing like Japanese cars, because one has the best reputation earned over decades, and one has the worst, also earned, so will take much longer to repair if it happens. And don't confuse advertised prices with sale prices, go to a local auction house and see what prices are actually being paid. I can't speak for all cars, but using a Camry as an example, in 2018 they cost $28k new, 7 years later they are selling (at auctions, not just advertised prices) for $20k+. Corolla is the same story. The problem with all old cars as they age is that the liability quickly exceeds the price making them unsellable for anything other than parts or recycling
and better inbuilt car tech.
So terrible engine, chassis, handling, brakes, interior, comfort, but has some cool gimmicky tech?
If I was buying a car today I'd choose an old Toyota over a new Chinese shitbox, but that's just me. We'll come back in 2032 and see who was closer to the mark.
using a Camry as an example, in 2018 they cost $28k new, 7 years later they are selling (at auctions, not just advertised prices) for $20k+. Corolla is the same story.
and this is where your argument falls over this is no 2018. OKAY ? that was pre covid pricing, and you cannot compare pre covid to post covid.
New Camry cost is DRIVEAWAY FROM $44K (for cheapest model), middle model is like $47K and top one is $58K. AND that is why those used ones are selling for around 20K or so that you said, (aka about half ish or less of original price). Dad bought a Toyota in 2018, he got that for decent price ish (that was also pre covid), Modern toyota is too arrogant with pricing IMO.
I pay cash so not a problem, because I'm not paying the full amount in cash, I'm only paying the difference between trade-in and next car
So ? you getting like free cash from tree or something ? stop with girl math, its simple logic you choose to not pay $X instead $X+10K for car, hence you still spending 10K more, aka loosing interest or opportunity to profit from that 10K not spent.
The only exception might be is like if you only need 1 or 2 car, and need like a big tax write offs etc (aka just need to spend big $ like an idiot to make up losses for tax), but then again if so then stop looking here i guess.
Anyway good luck with your free $$ from tree spending
and this is where your argument falls over this is no 2018. OKAY ?
2018 was 7 years ago, which is exactly what we're talking about, the likely 7 year depreciation. I've been buying and selling cars for decades, the concept of inflation is nothing new, the argument still stands.
and you cannot compare pre covid to post covid.
Because reasons? I'll give you a pre-covid example to help settle you down. I bought a RAV4 back in 2007 for $30k, kept it for 7 years and sold it for $20k. Pretty much the same depreciation outcome, about $1400/year, no Covid fairies required.
its simple logic you choose to not pay $X instead $X+10K for car, hence you still spending 10K more
You seem to understand the idea of Opportunity Cost but refuse to accept the idea of Total Cost.
Differences in depreciation rates mean you can spend more upfront and still come out ahead, that is the point I made using real world examples. If you think that a No-name Chinese shitbox will have the same depreciation rate as a Toyota then it is you that is going to need the luck. Good luck buying cheap shit brands with no reputation and hoping it holds its value long term.
using a Camry as an example, in 2018 they cost $28k new, 7 years later they are selling (at auctions, not just advertised prices) for $20k+
That is 2025, not many cheap cars around. 7 years later, it will be 2032, many more cheaper cars will be here, situations change and so will the resale value.
That is 2025 not many cheap cars around
Is 2032 you will say the same thing, just as we all said the same thing in 1975 and 1992 and 2005 and…
it will be 2032, many more cheaper cars will be here
Lend me your crystal ball, I need to buy a lotto ticket…
This is no cx5!
There’s no 2 liter engine.
Fuel economy is poorer
As with olden day goldstar and aiwa, you’d get bells and whistles but part availability is another thing altogether. My Camry drove for 3 years. Without a good axle. My Nissan , 4 years with shot lower arms and a faulty cvt. These two companies had their fair share of recalls. Can you say the same for Cherry?
Let them mature and I’ll buy them. I’ve had enough of KIA and Hyundai promising reasonably priced cars since childhood. They’re still hard to repair. Their body parts are horribly expensive. I can’t wait for Chinese to deliver on all those promises that Koreans made to us.
4513mm length is not medium size.
Also see Wikipedia: "The Chery Tiggo 7 is a compact crossover SUV produced by the Chinese automaker Chery Automobile."
sounds more like a phone then a car
Came here to post the same thing! Ridiculous.
Came here to post the same thing!
I came here to post a different thing: sounds more like a phone than a car
sounds more like a phone then a car
Everyone seems to want to copy Apple these days. Went to check out a new Dell laptop and found they've ditched the 'Latitude/Inspiron/XPS naming schemes in exchange for Pro, Pro Max, Pro Plus Max Premium etc. It's all getting a but silly…
Can the Chinese Govt please subsidise cars coming to Australia so I can get a cheap electric car!
Can the US Govt please subsidise my next yank tank ram/chevy so its under 100k.
Trade wars are so good now there is no car industry in Oz.The japs and the Koreans have jumped the gun and upped their prices( by thousands each year) so they can go forth and multiply.
I have no issue with cars built in China.Has anyone actually gone seen some of the interiors of these new Chinese cars, before they go and bag them?
how bout chery tiggo8 promax ultimate ? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBsNfCIcEgM&lc=Ugzi1zV6U42vK…
@glenf: That's not too bad I guess but as I suspected, nowhere near their reported 5.2L figure. I guess the extra cost of the hybrid will pay itself off as a lot of users of the petrol model on other forums I've read report their fuel consumption close to the 10L mark.